54 Interesting Facts About Oman

Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is an Arab country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It has a total area of 309,500 square km. Muscat is its capital and largest city. Arabic is the official language of Oman. Rial (OMR) is its official currency. Its land bordering countries are United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. In 2010, Oman was ranked as the most improved nation in the world over the preceding 40 years.

The Sultan of Oman is the chief of staff of the armed forces, chairman of the Central Bank, Minister of Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Sharia law is the source of all legislation in Oman, and the Sultan’s authority is inviolable. Let’s explore more about Omanwith these interesting facts.

54 Interesting Facts About Oman

1. The sultan of Oman–Sultan Qaboos Bin Said–was the longest-serving ruler in the Middle East at the time of his death. Born on November 18, 1940, he was the person behind the modernization of Oman. He took control of the Sultanate of Oman in 1970 on July 23rd. He died on 10th January, 2020. Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, the cousin of Qaboos Bin Said, is the present sultan of Oman.

2. Trade of fish, dates and some agricultural products along with tourism form a significant portion of the economy of Oman. Whereas its neighbors (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen) are solely oil-dependent economies.

3. Oman is also one of the oldest human-inhabited places on the planet. It is estimated that humans have been living in the country for at least 106,000 years.

13. The national symbol of Oman has a pair of crossed Khanjars. This symbol is also used on the national flag and other government logos. It is a symbol of manhood and bravery. If you are interested in buying one, a real khanjar could cost you OMR 500.